Last season, as the Decatur Lady Eagles knocked off Gainesville and Krum on back-to-back nights to capture the top seed out of 9-3A, Jasmyne Tate had to watch from the bench, recovering from a second knee surgery.

Pepper may have only served the Wise County Sheriff's Office for a few weeks, but his actions Wednesday are being credited for saving the lives of up to five officers. Unfortunately, it cost him his life.